Agency CNM 2 for Dublin

Cpl Healthcare is currently sourcing an Agency CNM 2 for work in Dublin for the Schools Immunisation Programme

Information:

• The immunisation service encompasses a varied range of vaccine pathways including Covid 19, Influenza, the catch up programme for refugees and applicants seeking protection in Ireland and The Schools Immunisation Programme (SIP). Other adhoc programmes such as MMR, MPox, HPV are also included from time to time.

• All programmes are developed in accordance with the guidance issued by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) and contained in the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland. 

• The Schools Immunisation Programme is part of a national strategy to protect children from infectious diseases through vaccination. Specifically the Schools Immunisation Programme protects against the following diseases with the named vaccines:

  • Measles, mumps, rubella with MMR vaccine
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, polio, pertussis with DTaP/IPV vaccine
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis with Tdap vaccine
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) with HPV vaccine
  • Meningococcal A, C, W and Y infection with MenACWY vaccine

  The schools based immunisation programme is delivered predominately in the school environment by multi-disciplinary teams comprising of Nurses, Community Medical Doctors, and Clerical support staff. The PHN Department provides a coordinated approach to the delivery of these programmes to the primary and second level schools in line with the nationally agreed immunisation schedules and protocols.

  The CNM2 assigned to this post will work within Primary Care; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to delivery of this service and to client care.

  He/she will be expected to maintain a high standard of care in the delivery of the programme and flexibility in approach to address any priority or targeted programmes, addressing the health protection needs of society.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

1. Professional Qualifications & Experience,

• Are registered in theRegister of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the nursing and midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered

And

• Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which ideally 2 should be in the speciality or related area of Immunisation/Vaccination Programmes.

And

• Candidate must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Requirements:

• Must be registered with NMBI
• Be living in and eligible to work in Ireland

Job spec available on request

The advantages of working through Cpl Healthcare:

• Flexibility and control as to where and where they work

• Weekly payroll and tax advice

• Great links and career opportunities both nationwide and abroad.

To register, email your CV to Ellie: ellie.harwood@cplhealthcare.com